Awards

We are often hitting the headlines for the awards we have won or been shortlisted for and so we feel confident when classing ourselves as a multi award-winning agent.

Gold for Applegate Properties at the Negotiator Awards 2017

Applegate Properties scoops up gold award for best agency in Yorkshire and the Humber!

For the past three years Applegate Properties has been shortlisted for a Negotiator Award, and this year has been our best effort yet!

Back in September, it was revealed that we were shortlisted in not one, not two, but THREE categories – Yorkshire and the Humber Agency of the Year, Small Lettings Agency of the Year and Small Estate Agency of the Year. Each of these celebrate agencies with 1-3 branches that really stand out within their town, and it was a fantastic feeling to be have been selected.

The awards have become well known as the most prestigious and popular estate agency accolades in residential property, as they aim to acknowledge the ‘best of the best’ within the industry – just making the shortlist was a massive achievement in itself.

So, on the 31st October, our managing director Amy Wray, sales advisor Chloe Byrne and lettings advisor Laura-Anne took a road trip down to London to attend the ceremony, at The Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. We were greeted with a champagne reception, which was followed by a delicious 3-course dinner. The evening proved to be a sparkling success with lots of laughter provided by the host Jimmy Carr, and it was very humbling for us to be amongst so many other high achieving agencies. The evening just got better and better as the winners for each category were revealed.

Last year, Applegate managed to bag silver for the Yorkshire and Humber Agency of the year category, but this year we have got the ultimate accolade – by scooping up gold! To top it off we were also awarded silver in the Small Lettings Agency of the Year – we couldn’t believe it!

With our previous success of a bronze award in 2014 and 2015 and then silver in 2016 for this same category, we are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded gold this year – it just shows all the team’s hard work has paid off, and it’s amazing for our efforts to be recognised with this prestigious win!

Silver for Applegate Properties at the Negotiator Awards 2017

Applegate Properties scoops up silver award for Small Letting Agency of the Year!

For the past three years Applegate Properties has been shortlisted for a Negotiator Award, and this year has been our best effort yet!

Back in September, it was revealed that we were shortlisted in not one, not two, but THREE categories – Yorkshire and the Humber Agency of the Year, Small Lettings Agency of the Year and Small Estate Agency of the Year. Each of these celebrate agencies with 1-3 branches that really stand out within their town, and it was a fantastic feeling to be have been selected.

The awards have become well known as the most prestigious and popular estate agency accolades in residential property, as they aim to acknowledge the ‘best of the best’ within the industry – just making the shortlist was a massive achievement in itself.

So, on the 31st October, our managing director Amy Wray, sales advisor Chloe Byrne and lettings advisor Laura-Anne took a road trip down to London to attend the ceremony, at The Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. We were greeted with a champagne reception, which was followed by a delicious 3-course dinner. The evening proved to be a sparkling success with lots of laughter provided by the host Jimmy Carr, and it was very humbling for us to be amongst so many other high achieving agencies. The evening just got better and better as the winners for each category were revealed.

Last year, Applegate managed to bag silver for the Yorkshire and Humber Agency of the year category, but this year we have got the ultimate accolade – by scooping up gold! To top it off we were also awarded silver in the Small Lettings Agency of the Year – we couldn’t believe it!

With our previous success of a bronze award in 2014 and 2015 and then silver in 2016 for this same category, we are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded gold this year – it just shows all the team’s hard work has paid off, and it’s amazing for our efforts to be recognised with this prestigious win!

Applegate shortlisted for three awards at The Negotiator Awards 2017!

September has already been a great month for Applegate and we’re only into the second week! For the past three years we have been shortlisted in The Negotiator awards, and this year – we are thrilled to say – is no different.

We have been recognised in not one, not two, but THREE categories. This is a huge achievement for the team, as the awards are the most prestigious and popular estate agency awards in residential property. The accolades have become well known for acknowledging the very best estate and letting agents within the industry.

Yorkshire and the Humber Agency of the Year, Small Lettings Agency of the Year and Small Estate Agency of the Year are three categories for which we have achieved shortlist status. Each of these celebrates agencies with 1-3 branches, that really stand out within their town.

We’re super excited for the presentation evening next month, which will take place in London at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. We’ll be getting glammed up for the black-tie gala dinner, which will be hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr – we can’t wait!

Last year we managed to bag the silver award, so we’re hoping to match this or do even better – but whatever happens we are hugely proud of the whole team here at Applegate Properties!

We’re are very proud to say that our MD Amy Wray, was shortlisted for a Sue Ryder Women of Achievement award this year!

The accolades reward women who have excelled within a variety of fields, such as business, education, sport, technology, science and art. Amy was nominated for the ‘Women of Achievement in Business’ award, which acknowledges ladies who have started their own firms and, subsequently, achieved great things. But not only that, the individual honoured must have also overcome obstacles on their road to success.

The awards which turned 31 this year took place on Friday the 12th May at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Raising funds for the Sue Ryder charity. When we asked Amy how she felt about being shortlisted, she commented: “I was over the moon to be put forward for such a great award! It’s taken a lot of hard graft, dedication and late nights to get Applegate Properties to where it is today. But that’s not just mine – my team’s too!"

The Sue Ryder Awards are run by the hospices of the same namesake. Sue – a Yorkshire woman – was a figure of the 20th century who dedicated her life to relieving women of fear, worry and suffering. Her legacy now lives on through the work of Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice and the 12 other care centres across the UK.

Although Amy unfortunately did not win, this shortlist is another honour that she can add to her growing list of achievements. We are all very proud of her!

Silver for Applegate Properties at the Negotiator Awards 2016

We are delighted to reveal that last week we clinched a silver honour at The Negotiator Awards!

It was amazing to come away with silver for the Yorkshire & The Humber Agency of the Year, which was sponsored by The Property Software Group. The category aims to acknowledge the very best companies within our region – based on customer service, innovation, business growth and staff development opportunities.

Commenting on what the win means to us, Amy said: “This great news follows a year of continued success for us. We’ve grown to a team of ten, and are now the fastest selling agent in our area. We believe that’s testament to our dedication to excellent customer service. “So it’s fantastic to be recognised by a board of industry experts, who also think we’re doing a great job!”

Explaining why we were chosen as a winner, the judges said: “Applegate Properties has a fresh approach and attitude, along with a story of excellent growth.”

In 2014 and 2015 we won the bronze award for this very same accolade – so fingers crossed for gold in 2017!

Laura Everitt is shortlisted for Lettings Negotiator of the Year Award

Our Lettings Manager, Laura Joy Everitt, was delighted to be shortlisted for The Times' Lettings Negotiator of the Year Award 2016.

Since joining the team in 2012, Laura has proven herself to be a valued member of Applegate and it was a pleasure to see her hardwork recognised at these prestigious awards.

Laura Simpson Wins Apprentice Award from Kirklees Apprenticeship Hub

Our apprentice 'Little Laura' who, after much hard work and dedication, received an apprentice award from Kirklees Apprenticeship Hub in July 2016!

The award aimed to recognise apprentices who had progressed within their organisation and that could demonstrate a high level of personal achievement.

Laura was put forward for the award after she quickly established herself as a valued member of the team here at Applegate Properties. Since joining the team in 2014, she has worked extremely hard, often after her working hours to meet tight deadlines. She has proven to be a real asset to the company and helped us to grow to become one of the fastest growing estate agents in HD9.

As a valued member of the team we often receive positive feedback about Laura from both staff and clients.

Laura commented “It was a great honour to be recognised for all of my hard work. I have learnt a lot whilst being here at Applegate Properties and I am looking forward to progressing further.”

Amy Wray, Young Business Person Award at the EBA15

Managing Director, Amy Wray won the Kirklees College ‘Young Business Person’ award at the Examiner Business Awards.The Examiner Business Awards are prestigious and great recognition of successful businesses and entrepreneurs within the surrounding areas.

Amy was one of three young business people to become a finalist for the award including Dan Bamforth and James Howard. We are all thrilled that she won and has been recognised for her hard work and achievements.

Bronze for Applegate Properties at the Negotiator Awards 2015

In early November Applegate Properties were proud to receive the bronze award at the Negotiator Awards 2015.

The awards are one of the most recognised awards within the industry and therefore it was a great achievement to have even been shortlisted.

Applegate Properties won the bronze award for the 'Regional Agency of the Year: Yorkshire and The Humber'. This award aims to recognise the very best agencies based on customer service, innovation, business growth and staff development opportunities.

2015 allAgents awards success

To add to a fantastic year we have had so far, we were contacted out of the blue to be told that we have won 2 awards for customer experience by the letting and estate agent website, allAgents.

The allAgents website allows customers the opportunity to give feedback on their experience with Lettings Agents and Estate Agents around the country. It is reported to be the UK's largest customer review website for the property industry.

allAgents have begun awarding lettings and estate agents thoughout the UK according to the reviews made by their customers. There are various awards in each category including best letting agent for their location and best estate agent for their location.

Here at Applegate Properties, we are pleased to announce that we have won the gold award for "Best Letting Agent in HD9" and the silver award for "Best Letting Agent in Huddersfield".

Winners of the Eaton Smith business of the month award September 2015

We are over the moon to receive this sought after award. Eaton Smith Solicitors look at a variety of local businesses within Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield and only select the very best when it comes to the winner.

Established in 1995, the award has been won by a diverse range of businesses over the years. It doesn’t matter how large or small your business or workforce, all applications are treated equally. The judges commented that Applegate Properties stood out from strong competition levels due to its unique approach to the use of technologies available to them and the high levels of customer service that they provide. Amy, Ann and Laura from Applegate Properties visited Eaton Smith in Huddersfield to collect their award.

Staff Awards 2015

The Applegate Properties first staff awards were held in Huddersfield in September this year and went down a storm! Each staff member worked hard throughout the year to receive individual awards and everyone went home with a trophy for the mantel piece.

The awards looked at each staff members achievements over the past 12 months and recognised each individual for bringing their own unique strengths to the well-oiled team. Managing Director Amy who organised the event for her team said “You are only as good as the team who work for you and I’m lucky to have a fantastic team, so a little trophy and a fun night out was the least I could do for ‘our Apples’”.

Regional Agency of the Year in Yorkshire & The Humber 2015

Known as one of the greatest annual events on the property industry calendar, The Negotiator Awards have received a record amount of entries this year from estate agents and their nominees throughout the UK.

We are truly elated at being shortlisted within the final five estate agents in the UK for a second year within the 'Regional Agency of the Year Award. This particular award covers the whole of Yorkshire & The Humber which is a real achievement. This is testament to the hard working team at Applegate, that high levels of service and dedication really does pay off.

Final 3 of the Huddersfield Examiner Business Awards 2015

We are proud to announce that our Managing Director and company foundner Amy Wray has been successfully shortlisted for the Kirklees College Young Business Person of the Year 2015!

These awards are well known throughout Kirklees and Amy and the team at Applegate have checked the shortlist every year for the past five years, always hoping they may make the cut to the finals!

The black tie dinner event will be hosted the evening of 12th November 2015 and is sponsored by Chadwick Lawrence & Stafflex. It was an outstanding year this year with over a 20% increase of business' entering from previous years.

Finalists for emerging SME in the North East 2015

Shortlisted in one of the toughest catergories accross the North of England, Applegate Properties were proud to become one of the few finalists in this prestigious Forward Ladies Award.

Hosted in Newcastle this year, Applegate were up against some of North's most well known companies which was a very proud moment for Laura and Amy who attended the event in September 2015. Amy has been awarded 'winner' of the Young Business Woman of the Year Award and Property Business Woman of the Year Award in both 2013 and 2014 previously.

Property Business Woman of The Year 2014-2015

Amy was announced the winner of the prestigious ‘Property Business Woman of The Year’ award November 2014. The awards recognise the achievements of professional business women in the North West of England, the Isle of Man and Yorkshire & North East and are open to any business woman within these areas, not just members of Forward Ladies and so the demand was once again extremely high.

Amy was shortlisted for the final three earlier in November against some tough competition including Karen James, Partner and Head of Conveyancing for Ramsdens Solicitors in Huddersfield. “I couldn’t believe I was even shortlisted against such a well known and reputable business woman.” said Amy.

Regional Agency of the Year in Yorkshire & The Humber 2014

We are proud to have proven ourselves to be synonymous with success in property awards and who can blame us; we have an excellent reputation which is being acknowledged.

A recent addition to the trophy cabinet for us is winning the bronze award for the Yorkshire/Humber Estate Agency of The Year Award at the Negotiator Awards 2014.The Negotiator Awards were the biggest in history, with over 360 entries from lettings and estate agencies across the UK. The awards are voted for by an independent panel of industry experts and attended by the property industry’s brightest talent.

Shortlisted - Property Manager of The Year 2014

The Times and Sunday Times Award is a highly prestigious award and we were shortlisted from all other UK applicants, not just Yorkshire.

The Best Property Manager Award looks into how lettings clients are dealt with, procedures that are in place, on-going training, feedback from existing clients, how staff are managed/treated, and much more.

Young Business Woman of the Year 2013

Amy was crowned the overall winner of the Young Business Woman of the Year award at the Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards 2013 based on her work creating a unique letting and estate agents in Holmfirth.

Applegate Properties has gone from strength to strength and operates a customer focused service which is quickly becoming recognised within the local area, and in fact all over Huddersfield.

Finalist for Customer Service Award 2012

After only one and a half years of trading Applegate Lettings/Properties was quickly recognised for its high levels of customer service and satisfaction. Existing clients nominated Applegate to become one of just five finalists recognised for their higher-than-average levels of customer service. The awards, hosted in London, were presented by Karen Brady who is well known for working with Alan Sugar on the popular TV programme 'The Apprentice'.

It was fantastic to be shortlisted for an award that our tenants and landlords nominated us for - a huge thank you to them!!